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Calls for action after a spate of aggravated robberies will see the Government announce more than $1.5 million in funding to help shopkeepers.

A spokeswoman for Police Minister Paula Bennett said an announcement on aggravated burglaries would be made tomorrow.

New funding in Budget 2017 set aside almost $40 million over four years to try and prevent burglary rates, by cutting reoffending and providing help to repeat victims to decrease their chances of being targeted again.

That will include funding to buy window locks, security lights and bolt locks. Tomorrow's announcement is likely to offer similar support to shop owners, through a fund worth more than $1.5 million.